Job overview
Do you want to make a difference for patients? As a Maintenance Assistant you could do just that. You will join the Estates Team to assist in the necessary maintenance duties to ensure the safe and continuous operation of buildings located within the Trust.
You will undertake specific maintenance tasks and will assist in the maintenance and repairs across the range of buildings within the Trust. ,
Main duties of the job
- You will assist with and carry out routine maintenance tasks, including statutory, mandatory and planned minor repair works to a range of buildings and their components (after in house training as required).
- You will liaise with the Estates management to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
- You will undertake and assist with essential works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Workload coordinator.
- You will be available in work via the handheld device system (training provided) to contribute and work towards the safety and welfare of patients and other staff and respond to any incidents e.g.,fire, flood, trapped patients.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will assist with and carry out routine maintenance tasks, including statutory, mandatory and planned minor repair works to a range of buildings and their components (after in house training as required). You will liaise with the Estates Management to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary. You will undertake and assist with essential works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Estates Work Load Coordinator. You will be available in work via the handheld device system (training provided) to contribute and work towards the safety and welfare of patients and other staff and respond to any incidents e.g.,fire, flood, trapped patients. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good all round general knowledge of maintenances practices
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a maintenance role
Qualifications
Essential
- General Maintenance Qualifications
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This advert is for Estates Maintenance Operative with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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